| A | B |
|---|
| Peninsula | Land surrounded by three sides of water |
| Constantinople | Capital of Byzantium |
| Trade | Made Constantinople wealthy and prosperous |
| Location | Provided trade and defense |
| Crossroads | Connected Asia and Europe |
| Greek Fire | Special weapon |
| Byzantine empire | Eastern half of the Roman empire |
| Hippodrome | Racetrack |
| Mediterranean Sea | Allowed for sea trade |
| Christianity | Dominant religion in the East |
| Furs, silks, ivory | Luxury items traded in Constantinople |
| Taxes | Funded the army and government |
